Green Serpentine 24-26mm oval hoop beads (ETB01288) Fire Opal

Green Serpentine 24-26mm oval hoop beads (ETB01288) Fire OpalThe name serpentine refers to a group of predominantly green minerals that occur in masses of small intergrown crystals. Some say this stone earned it's name from the word "serpent" as it's coloring resembles the skin of a snake. It was in the 19th century that people became aware of the fire resistant nature of serpentine, as a result is was utilized in many materials and fabrics. According to legend, Romans used this stone as protection against

Lodalite Quartz is the name given to Quartz included with indeterminate minerals

Noreena Jasper is a silicified pelite (mudstone) and is believed to be 2765-2687 million years old

as they were said to shatter is they came into contact with poison

A: 58 x 72 x 11 mm (Sold Out)

Size: 20 x 23 x 6

It was in the 19th century that people became aware of the fire resistant nature of serpentine

Sonora Sunrise 8-8

5 x 15 x 4 mm

Size: 15 x 21 x 4

5 x 32 x 8 mm

Psilomelane consists of hydrous manganese oxide with variable amounts of barium and potassium

The darker varieties of chrysoprase are also referred to as prase